Accurately Diagnosing Fibromyalgia
Recent questionnaires reveal differences in patient experiences with fibromyalgia.
All articles by Laura Stiles
Common Steroid Does Not Reduce Lasting Incision Pain After Cardiac Surgery
The common steroid methylprednisolone does not reduce lasting pain at the incision site after heart surgery.
Guidelines for Treating Pain After Dermatologic Surgery
New guidelines for managing pain from dermatologic surgery aim to provide evidence-based tools for pain treatment and reduce opioid use.
Innervation Zone Lidocaine Injections Effectively Treat Myofascial Trigger Point-Related Neck Pain
Lidocaine-injection therapy in the intramuscular innervation zone effectively treats neck pain caused by myofascial trigger points.
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Reduced Chronic Headache Symptoms
Despite long histories of chronic headaches, patients who underwent peripheral nerve stimulation had significant reductions in pain and headache days per month.
High-Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation Effective for Chronic Pain Symptoms
Spinal cord stimulation delivered at 10-kHz improved chronic back and leg pain symptoms compared with lower-frequency therapy.
Marijuana Extract THC Ineffective at Preventing Nausea Post-Surgery
The marijuana extract THC is ineffective at preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Placebo Analgesia Response No Higher in Children than In Adults
Contrary to previous beliefs, children do not appear to have higher placebo responses than adults.
Nonmedical Opioid Use Decreasing, But Complications Still Prevalent
Although there are signs that efforts to reduce nonmedical prescription opioid use are working, complications from opioid-related disorders continue to be a problem.
Rigorous Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Improves Outcomes
A treat-to-target approach yielded greater psoriatic arthritis symptom improvement.
